Needing your property measured? Let Cheryl A. Zormerier help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.